Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220
Source:
Section 671.010 — Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.html
.
Notes of Decisions
Practice of architecture does not include making of contract for architectural services. Friedman v. Mt. Village, Inc., 55 Or App 1018, 640 P2d 1037 (1982), Sup Ct review denied
Individual who prepared plans and specifications for classroom addition to school did not qualify for licensing exemption where plans were merely reviewed by engineer who then put engineer’s stamp on documents. Merrill v. Board of Architect Examiners, 300 Or 34, 706 P2d 556 (1985)
Under 2001 version of statute, “practice of architecture” includes preparation of building plans and designs that are never used in construction of building. Davis v. Board of Architect Examiners, 222 Or App 370, 193 P3d 1019 (2008)
Where respondents, who were not licensed to practice architecture in Oregon but who described their services as architecture services, created master plan drawings for commercial shopping center buildings that conformed to applicable laws and regulations, respondents’ actions constituted “practice of architecture” as used in this section. Twist Architecture v. Board of Architect Examiners, 361 Or 507, 395 P3d 574 (2017)
Attorney General Opinions
Preparing plans for exempt structure as practice of architecture, (1979) Vol 40, p 69